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Whitsunday On The Beach

3.0 star property
Salt air and outdoor pool, near Airlie Beach Lagoon

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Outdoor pool
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Whitsunday On The Beach puts guests steps from both Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Market. Visitors can book rejuvenating spa treatments including massages and manicures/pedicures, cool off in the outdoor pool, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Studio Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Queen Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean Front Queen Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Airlie Beach, Whitsunday On The Beach is in the city center and on the waterfront. Coral Sea Marina and Port of Airlie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Airlie Beach Lagoon and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Conway National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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269 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Airlie - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 22 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Vegas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whitsunday On The Beach

Hotel near Airlie Beach Lagoon
Located close to Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Market, Whitsunday On The Beach provides shopping on site, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. In addition to laundry facilities and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and scooter rentals
Room features
All guestrooms at Whitsunday On The Beach feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 10 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 35
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 10 per night (328 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Whitsunday Apartment
Whitsunday Apartment Beach
Whitsunday Beach
Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Beach Apartment Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Beach Airlie Beach
Whitsunday On The Beach Hotel
Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach
Whitsunday On The Beach Hotel Airlie Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Whitsunday On The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Whitsunday On The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitsunday On The Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitsunday On The Beach?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Whitsunday On The Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 35 per person applies.

Where is Whitsunday On The Beach located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Airlie Beach hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Port of Airlie are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Whitsunday On The Beach Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 283 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff and a comfortable, clean room :)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this place is that it was walking distance to better places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So close to the centre of town and the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
3 sleeper with couch and mini kitchen, has basics you need but not hotel quality however location is perfect, right on lagoon and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything that Airlie has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay, friendly host, comfy beds, helped us out after we missed our flight home 🤘
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Location Location Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Very clean and has everything for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room in this old style motel was comfortable. Right in the centre of town next to the Lagoon. Easy access to everything. On site parking, Not peaceful at night however. Being so close to pubs and nightlife the noise from the street with people shouting etc wasn’t good. For two nights out of three it went on well after midnight. Very disturbed night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location being immediately behind the lagoon, friendly staff with clean rooms. Rooms are a little dated but wasn't an issue for us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. View of the lagoon from the balcony. Good-sized fridge which I did use plus cooking gear which I didn't. Didn't have the room made for my 4-night stay tho.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

INGRID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No internet service can only watch commercial tv and there’s nothing on unless you like replay of football 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great spot close to pubs safe car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwynell

Liked: Staff & service

Fun

Airlie beach was fun. Hotel on main street next to swimming lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy access to shops and beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are old but clean,great location and price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice clean tidy place, right in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loud thumping music from nearby bar could be heard until at least 2:00 am...the price you pay for being in the center of a very lively party town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great central location close to shops and restaurants, owner is friendly and very helpful. Very noisy due to pub music and nightclub across the road and the public lagoon to the other side with annoying mine worker blasting music on a speaker all day which is not the fault of the owner but does impact your sleep and experience. Room was a bit run down but clean and beds are comfortable. Overall if i were to visit Airlie beach again i would stay here, there are locked gates that made us feel a lot safer with all the drunk riff raff at night
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is very low budget basic room but the location cannot be beat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bryony

Liked: Staff & service
An amazing location, right on the main street and backing onto the lagoon, but the hotel is pretty tired and in need of a refresh. If you want to be right in town, but on a budget, this is a good option.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good basic hotel

It was clean and basic but quite comfortable Check in/ out was easy Small kitchen with everything required
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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